ABT Audi A6 2011

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, ABT released its latest packages for Audi A6 and R8. Here we take a look at the tuned sedan, which gets upgraded TDI and TFSI engines and some visual tweaks.

ABT provides you with good power packages whether you go for the diesel or petrol engines. For the 3.0 liter TDI they offer a high-torque and cultivated 282 HP (207 kW) instead of the series standard 245 HP (180 kW) as base. If you want more you should go for the S package that has 310 HP (228 kW) plus 610 Nm of torque.

Petrol powered V6 will enjoy a full 410 HP or 302 kW instead of the standard’s 300 HP / 221 kW.

ABT Audi A6 2011

2010 Audi S4

2010 Audi S4

At the Geneva Motor Show this coming March, Audi will pull the curtain back to reveal its new A1 compact model. While Europeans will have the option of purchasing the car afterwards, Americans will have no such luxury as Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen feels the American market is not yet ripe for such a vehicle; he feels that that such a move will damage efforts to build brand recognition and compete head-to-head with BMW and Mercedes-Benz. After spending a week with the 2010 Audi S4, we can say with confidence that Audi is fast on its way to becoming a substantial player in the game that is currently dominated by BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

2011 Audi TTS

 
2011 Audi TTS
EPA estimated fuel economy city/highway: Automatic – 21 mpg/29 mpg
MSRP with destination: $47,475
We already established the Volkswagen Golf is a good choice for fuel economy and we also pointed out the best method for increasing efficiency is through weight loss with the Mazda2. It makes sense to include the Golf’s lighter aluminum cousin, the Audi TTS. Not only is it an incredible performance car, but it happens to be one of the most efficient as well.
Take the floor pan from the Golf, slice off the front end, and replace it with aluminum components and you have the basis for the TTS. Now take the already potent turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter I-4 out of the GTI and slap on a bigger turbo and intercooler for a grand total of 265 horsepower, then channel it through an S tronic twin-clutch transmission (with launch control!) driving all four wheels and you have a recipe for efficient performance. While 29 highway mpg is nowhere near diesel numbers, it’s pretty impressive for a car that does 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

2011 Audi R8 eTron Photo Gallery

2011 Audi R8 eTron
2011 Audi R8 eTron
2011 Audi R8 eTron
2011 Audi R8 eTron

2010 H&R Audi R8 Spyder

Just shortly after the official launch H&R can already offer a sports suspension set for the 525 PS Audi R8 V10 Spyder. Audi has provided its super open-topped car with a whole portfolio of technical support, from the legendary quattro four-wheel drive to the newly developed sports suspension with electronic steering. H&R Spezialfedern has developed a sports suspension set exactly for this, which can improve the sporty characteristics of the ten cylinder vehicle – without perceptibly reducing the driving comfort. In addition a 20mm lowering suits this fast open Audi very well. The imposing mid-engine sportscar thus appears more compact and powerful. For even more agile handling the suspension specialists from Lennestadt are offering an aluminum coil over kit with which the height and damping force can be individually adjusted within of the values approved by the Technical Inspection Authority (TÜV).

2010 tuning Audi S5 Sportback Grand Prix

The German-based Audi cars enhancement expert Senner Tuning has unveiled its latest program, which lends the 2009 Audi S5 Sportback more athletic stance and styling as well as boosted output figures.

Although the S5 Sportback represents a premium, all-rounded mid-size vehicle with sufficient performance, the guys at Senner have decided to give the ride an extra kick. Thanks to the optimization of the ECU and a new sport air filter, the S5’s 3.0-litre TFSI engine is now capable to deliver the staggering 375 horsepower and 495 Nm instead of the factory 333 horses and 440 Nm of peak torque. In addition to the new output level, Senner has also mounted the ride with a brand-new in-house exhaust unit with catalytic converter and four end-pipes.

For the sportier stance, the Senner S5 Sportback benefits from a 35/40 mm lowering springs and a gorgeous 20-inch set of two-piece alloys in T1S Work VARA Diamont black design. The new rims are fitted with high-performance tires in the dimensions 245/30 R20 at the front and 295/25 R20 at the rear axle.

Upon a customer demand, the interior of the Senner S5 can be further reinforced with carbon fiber accents and gadgets.

Audi S5 Sportback

Audi S5 Sportback

Audi S5 Sportback

Audi S5 Sportback Grand Prix

Audi S5 Sportback Grand Prix

Audi A8 pictures

Audi A8

Renowned for its astonishing VAG automobiles conversions, ABT Sportsline, the Bavarian aftermarket expert has exclusively unveiled the details on its astonishingly elegant creation, the new ABT AS8. The extraordinary luxury ride is based upon the recently launched, new-generation premium sedan 2011 Audi A8 and offers more sophisticated yet unobtrusive sporty vision.

Audi A8

Audi A8

ABT AS8 – Specifications list:

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine: 4.2 TDI, 4134 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT Power
Performance: 385 HP/283 kW (standard: 350 HP/257 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT front wing
ABT side skirts
ABT rear wing (three-part)
ABT rear skirt with exhaust covers

ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
ABT CR wheel in 20 and 21 inches
Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres